CHURCHILL, George Henry (1880-1964) – Postcards from a family album
It was this postcard which led Ray Jones of Worcester to contact the Badsey website in November 2011. He had recently bought at auction some postcards and photographs relating to George Henry Churchill. This postcard, sent to George’s wife, gave clues as to where the Churchills lived. Ray wanted to know where Lonsdale House was and whether it still existed. We were able to co
SEARS, Arthur (1880-1946) & Beatrice (1879-1969) – Market gardeners of Badsey Fields Lane
Arthur & Beatrice Sears: Peggy Lewis’ memories of her parents
Introduction
Friday 2 October 1987 – Farewell to Buster Mustoe of The Round of Gras
FAREWELL TO LANDLORD
Local landlord, Buster Mustoe, pulled his last pint this week at the Round of Gras, Badsey, at a special surprise retirement party given by his friends and neighbours. Two farewell parties were organised for Buster and his wife, Irene, on Sunday and on Wednesday when they were presented with two tickets to fly on Concorde from customers and friends and a silver tea set from the Whitbread Brewery.
The couple are leaving the pub after nearly 40 years and now plan to relax at their home in Greenhill Gardens.
Saturday 28 September 1898 - Illegal fishing in Wickhamford Brook
Edmund Huxley, Charles Stait, James Stait and Frederick Brooks, labourers of Wickhamford, were in court for fishing in Wickhamford Brook. Mr John Smith had private rights of fishery. They admitted fishing but said they didn't know it was forb
Saturday 19 August 1944 – Death of centenarian William Mustoe
BADSEY MAN DIES AGED 102
Badsey’s Grand Old Man, Mr William Mustoe, a native of Cirencester, died on Friday at the age of 102. He would have been 103 on October 19.
He was born at Cirencester and was the son of William Mustoe, a maltster of Castle Street, and his half-brother, Mr Charlie Mustoe, still lives at Purley Road, Cirencester.
For some time Mr Mustoe followed his father’s trade, but after his marriage he moved to Frampton Mansell and finally settled in the Vale of Evesham. His wife died about 40 years ago.
Saturday 16 August 1941 – Private James Henry Chamberlain killed whilst saving children
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KILLED WHILST SAVING CHILDREN – BADSEY SOLDIER’S TRAGIC DEATH
WW1 - Ethel Sladden's War
Ethel Narcisse Sladden (1882-1961) lived at home, Seward House, Badsey. On the outbreak of war, she quickly became involved with good works in the village. Later in the war she became a volunteer at Abbey Manor Red Cross Hospital, Evesham.
WW1 - Cyril Sladden's War
Cyril Sladden (1890-1974) served with the 9th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment from 1914-1919. He was mentioned in despatches and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. See also the letters written by Cyril to his family and to his fiancée.